St. Stephen’s Day. It is an old custom of the people of this parish to go around from house to house looking for money from other people. They dress up in very old clothes. They go around singing songs and this is one of the songs The Wren the Wren the king of all birds St Stephens Day she was caught in the furze Although she was little her family was great Rise up young lady and give us our tree We followed this Wren three miles and more from Carrick on Lois to Cappamore We broke her back and bended her knee And we brought her home on a holly tree Holly and ivy we’ll set up The man of the house is very good luck A box of money and a pint of beer And I wish you all a happy new year Up with the kettle and down with the pan Give us our answer and let us be onAnaithnidAnaithnid